Q.I find it strangely comforting that I’m turning to you after all these years. You taught me sex ed – actually, you taught me so much more than sex ed – over 20 years ago. I wasn’t sure I wanted to get married. My parents’ very unhappy marriage scarred me. You often listened to me ...
Q:I’ve been “talking” to a senior in college. We have been on and off since October but have started talking a lot more recently. We also went out on a date within the past week. I want to hang out more before he graduates, and possibly take him to my prom. The problem is that he says ...
Q.My best friend broke up with her romantic partner after three years together – 10th to 12th grade. Their relationship became sexual senior year. They went to different colleges. The breakup was tough for my friend. When they broke up, she asked her ex-partner to avoid a relationship with ...
Q.Like a lot of parents these past weeks, I’ve been talking with my sons about safety in their school. I’ve told them they need to tell an adult if someone talks about guns or shooting in school. Imagine my shock when my 15-year-old said, “I can’t do that, Mom. It would be like ...
Q.My little brother is 10, and he’s been worried about the school shooting in Florida. He has nightmares and doesn’t want to go to school. He’s afraid I’ll be killed since I go to high school. We live with my dad, and my dad said not to talk about it with my brother and he’ll forget ...
Q.I’m a grandma, too. I share your columns with my out-of-state son and his wife. Last week’s really hit home, since he has a 12-year-old son. I talked with my son about the column, and he said he agreed with your advice. We had a great talk. He said he talks openly with his kids. He tells ...
